Amy Wilson
Automotive News
December 4, 2008 - 4:40 pm ET
DETROIT -- It's official: The Ford Taurus X crossover and Mercury Sable sedan will die early next year.
Ford Motor Co. has notified dealers to prepare their final orders for the two vehicles before production ends in the spring.
Ford spokesman Mark Schirmer told Automotive News today that Ford will assemble the final Taurus X in March. The final Sable will roll off the assembly line at the end of April.
"Basically, it's the last call at the bar," Schirmer said.
Automotive News had reported that the two vehicles were expected to be discontinued, based on information from suppliers and industry product analysts. But Ford had not confirmed the decision until now.
Automotive News
December 4, 2008 - 4:40 pm ET
DETROIT -- It's official: The Ford Taurus X crossover and Mercury Sable sedan will die early next year.
Ford Motor Co. has notified dealers to prepare their final orders for the two vehicles before production ends in the spring.
Ford spokesman Mark Schirmer told Automotive News today that Ford will assemble the final Taurus X in March. The final Sable will roll off the assembly line at the end of April.
"Basically, it's the last call at the bar," Schirmer said.
Automotive News had reported that the two vehicles were expected to be discontinued, based on information from suppliers and industry product analysts. But Ford had not confirmed the decision until now.